Smoked whole chicken

Golden skin, smoky meat, Sunday dinner without the oven.

You need

• 1 whole chicken, about 4 lb
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp BBQ rub
• 1 lemon, halved
• A few garlic cloves

Steps

1. Pat the chicken dry. Rub with oil and seasoning. Put lemon and garlic inside.
2. Fill the smoke box with pellets. Select Smoker at 250°F and preheat.
3. Smoke until the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F, about 3 hours.
4. Switch to Grill HI for the last 5 minutes to crisp the skin.
5. Rest 10 minutes before carving.

🌿 Make it healthier: Remove the skin before eating and serve with a big salad.

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